The Best House in London

The Best House in London

From top to bottom ... it's the best place in town!

1969 · 97 min · ★ 4.0 · Comedy

In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of street prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.

Directed by Philip Saville · Written by Denis Norden

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